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If you’re a real estate developer or a small business owner who owns commercial real estate, you might be thinking
Estate planning can be overwhelming. One reason is that it has a language all its own. While you may be
Like many business owners, you might also own highly appreciated business or investment real estate. Fortunately, there’s an effective tax
Yes, there’s still time to make 2016 contributions to your IRA. The deadline for such contributions is April 18, 2017.
Although probate can be time consuming and expensive, perhaps its biggest downside is that it’s public — anyone who’s interested
The federal income tax filing deadline for calendar-year partnerships, S corporations and limited liability companies (LLCs) treated as partnerships or
It’s not uncommon for adult children to help support their aging parents. If you’re in this position, you might qualify
Estate planning isn’t just about what happens to your assets after you die. It’s also about protecting yourself and your
Most business owners spend a lifetime building their business. And when it comes to succession, they face the difficult decision
Many business owners are accustomed to running the whole show. But as your company grows, you’ll likely be better off
Some business owners make major decisions by relying on gut instinct. But investments made on a “hunch” often fall short
As you file your 2016 return and plan your charitable giving for 2017, it’s important to keep in mind the
Rather than keeping track of the actual cost of operating a vehicle, employees and self-employed taxpayers can use a standard
Because restricted gifts have stringent rules attached, they can be difficult for not-for-profits to manage and account for. How, then,
If you are about to receive an inheritance from a family member, you can use a qualified disclaimer to refuse
If you’re charitably inclined and you collect art, appreciated artwork can make one of the best charitable gifts from a
Do you own a vacation home? If you both rent it out and use it personally, you might save tax
If you’ve worked a lifetime to build a large estate, you undoubtedly would like to leave a lasting legacy to
If you dream of spending your golden years in a tropical paradise, a culture-rich European city or another foreign locale,
For many people, a family-owned business is their primary source of wealth, so it’s critical to plan carefully for the
The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) created a new general business tax credit for certain businesses that grant their
On September 13, the House Ways and Means Committee passed three separate bills that will be the cornerstone of what
When married couples neglect to prepare an estate plan, state intestacy laws step in to help provide financial security for
Estate planning and investment risk management go hand in hand. After all, an estate plan is effective only if you
The S corporation business structure offers many advantages, including limited liability for owners and no double taxation (at least at
Now that the gift and estate tax exemption has reached a record high of $11.18 million (for 2018), it may